Definitions for "Cuprite"
The red oxide of copper; red copper; an important ore of copper, occurring massive and in isometric crystals.
(der) Cuprit, (das) Rotkupfererz Etymology: lat. cuprum = Copper Chemical formula: CU2O Crystal system: isometric - hexoctahedral Mohs scale: 3,5 - 4 Density: 6, 1 Environment: Oxidation zone of copper ore bodies More specific details can be found in the mineral database
a mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper